Where uncertainty exists with respect to the
boundaries of any of the aforesaid districts as shown on the Zoning
Map, the following rules apply:
A. Where boundaries approximately follow streets, alleys,
highways or railroad lines, the center line of such streets, alleys,
highway or railroad lines shall be construed to be such district boundaries.
B. Where boundaries parallel street lines, alley lines
or highway right-of-way lines, such district boundaries shall be construed
as being parallel thereto and at such distance therefrom as indicated
on the Zoning Map. If no distance is given, such dimension shall be
determined by the use of the scale on said Zoning Map.
C. Where boundaries approximately follow lot lines, such
lot lines shall be construed to be said boundaries.
D. Where the boundary of a district follows a stream,
lake or other body of water, said boundary line shall be construed
to be at the limit of the jurisdiction of the City of Norwich, unless
otherwise indicated.
Lots in two districts: Where a district boundary
line, as established in this chapter or as shown on the Zoning Map,
divides a lot which was in single ownership and of record at the time
of this chapter, the use thereon and the other district requirements
applying to the least restricted portion of such lot under this chapter
shall be considered as extending to the entire lot. The use so extended
shall be deemed to be conforming.
[Added 3-18-2008 by Ord. No. 1-2008]
A. Purpose. The Railroad District is intended to provide
a linear corridor through the City suitable for rail transportation
and/or recreational trail development.
B. Permitted uses: See attached chart.
C. Required open space. No specific dimensional requirements
are established for permitted uses in this zoning district.
[Added 8-20-2002 by Ord. No. 5-2002]
A. Purpose.
(1) This district is designed to revitalize the existing
neighborhood and enhance the community's historical heritage by:
(a)
Encouraging the construction of new buildings
or renovation of existing structures to complement/coordinate with
the prevalent architecture of the immediate neighborhood.
(b)
Creating public spaces that are safe, accessible
and visually pleasing.
(c)
Minimizing the negative impact on existing neighborhoods.
(d)
Coordinating streetscapes within the Museum
District, the Historic Districts and downtown.
(e)
Coordinating activities/expansion efforts.
(2) The Museum District Overlay Zone is not meant to restrict
any of the uses allowed in the underlying zones. It is the intent
to allow additional uses through the granting of a special permit
through the Zoning Board of Appeals.
(3) All new construction and/or renovations shall meet
the existing open space requirements of the underlying zone.
(4) All new buildings shall be constructed to blend with
existing structures in the vicinity in terms of height, scale, type
and material.
B. Permitted uses: See attached chart. Please refer to
underlying zone as well as MD Zone.